Mask Layout Designer

Contract: 1 year

Location: On-site in Cupertino, CA

Salt is proud to partner with a leading global technology company in search of a Mask Layout Designer to join their world-class Analog Mixed-Signal (AMS) team. In this role, you’ll collaborate with highly skilled design and layout engineers to develop cutting-edge System-on-Chip (SoC) components. You’ll be responsible for delivering fully verified analog and mixed-signal layouts, ensuring top performance, precision, and reliability.

What You’ll Do:

• Design and optimize complex layouts for analog and mixed-signal circuits in deep sub-micron CMOS and FinFET technologies.
• Analyze detailed schematics and floorplans, identifying layout trade-offs and ensuring compliance with design specifications.
• Run and interpret verification reports (LVS, DRC, ERC) using industry-standard tools.
• Apply CAD expertise and automation skills to deliver accurate, high-quality layouts that meet power, area, and performance goals.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with circuit design, CAD, and verification teams to drive efficient project execution and innovation.

Who You Are:

• 6+ years of experience in analog/mixed-signal layout design (or 3+ years with a Master’s degree).
• Proven experience in layout design of tight matching, low-noise, and low-power analog blocks, including resistors, capacitors, pad IOs, and ESD structures.
• Skilled in addressing IR drop, RC delay, electromigration, self-heating, and cross-capacitance challenges.
• Hands-on experience with CALIBRE DRC, ERC, and LVS reports.
• Deep understanding of analog/mixed-signal layout design in submicron CMOS and FinFET processes.
• Familiar with Virtuoso, Innovus, and related CAD tools.
• Programming knowledge in SKILL, Perl, or Python is a plus.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering (or related field).
• Comfortable working on macOS and iOS platforms.
• Excellent communicator who thrives in collaborative, fast-paced environments.

Salt is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.